Myrtle Point Celebrates Centenary With Jaycees Event
Flags line Spruce Street as Myrtle Point marks 100 years as a city. The centennial kicks off Saturday with Jaycees led by Bill Stanley. Local shops display items from historic homes and Georgia Pacific donates a free train ride from Myrtle Point to Powers, starting at 390 am, featuring five flat cars for a two and a half hour trip.
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Georgia-Pacific
Scooter riders require licenses and must be accompanied
Police Chief Clarence Ralph urged that motor scooter riders need valid drivers licenses or learner permits and that an adult 18 or older must accompany. He warned parents that insurance may not cover scooter accidents and noted scooters are classed as motor vehicles subject to vehicle laws.
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New Tennis Court Site Clearing Underway in Rotary Park
Myrtle Point Lions began clearing the Rotary park site for a new asphalt surfaced doubles tennis court to be built this summer near the park’s south end by the Scout building. City Manager Ben Nichols said the project will cost about $2,000 plus many volunteer hours from the Lions Club.
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Theater Matinees Suspended at Hiland Until Fall
Ervin Wilberger of the Hila Theatre said Sunday matinees are discontinued until fall. Evening performances will continue nightly at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees are expected to resume in September after school opens.
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Mrs Collier to Move Offices to 607 Spruce Street
Public accountant Mrs Lee Collier announced she will relocate her offices from the Security Bank building to the Eads building at 607 Spruce Street. She plans to move this weekend from the office she has occupied for 16 years.
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Security Bank
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Eads
Injured Coquille Man Transported After Camp Crash
Donald Noah of Coquille was to be flown to Portland hospital Tuesday afternoon for injuries suffered Monday around 11 a.m. at the Coos Bay Timber Co camp two on Eden Ridge about 10 miles from Powers.
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Farewell Party Honors Mrs Ray Harris Jr
A farewell surprise party was given for Mrs Ray Harris Jr by the pre school department of the Methodist Sunday school. On Sunday June 17 about 20 children attended and gave a thank you gift for her service. Mrs John Wood and Mrs Ken Lumbecker led the event with Mrs James DeWald and Mrs Melvin Labart aiding.
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Ken Lumbecker
James DeWald
Melvin Labart
Girls invited to Centennial parade lineup at city park
Mrs. Ken Limbecker announced that all Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls interested in participating must assemble at Seamis Court in the city park by 11 38 a m on Saturday for the Centennial parade.
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Five Hurt in Norway Head-On Highway Collision
A Sunday head-on collision on a Norway highway seriously injured five people in two cars. Jack Hermann of Myrtle Point, driver of a 1957 Ford, is in serious condition with a broken leg and possible internal injuries. his passenger Bob Himiston has a concussion. Carl and Mrs. Young of Port Orford, and their children aged four, three, two, and two months, were in the second car. Carolyn Young, age two months, suffered a skull fracture but the family reports others are in satisfactory or good condition at Mast hospital.
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Jack Hermann
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Elks Country Club
Country Club
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Port Orford
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Clarence Ralph Resigns as Chief After Seven Years Service Here
Clarence Ralph resigns as Myrtle Point police chief after seven years to be effective July 1. He began as a patrolman in 1955 and will remain on the force as patrolman and communications. Lewis Floyd, senior patrolman, will become chief, having joined the force in June 1987.
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Rotary Elects Ron Endicott Proxy To Be Installed Today At Noon
Rotary club officers will be installed at noon. Ron Endicott becomes president with Dee Richardson as vice president and Dean Mason as secretary. Directors include Claude Williams Dr J H Gardner and Dave Dillon Wayne Babcock continues as director while Jack Davis remains on the board. Davis praises members for a productive year as 36 concrete planters and a myrtlewood planter travel to events, a club float is shown at the county fair, and a hat stand from harness gear is highlighted.
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Ron Endicott
Dee Richardson
Dean Mason
Claude Williams
J. H. Gardner
Dave Dillon
Wayne Babcock
Jack Davis
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Legion Commander Don Troxell Installed At Coquille Ceremony
Don Troxell was installed commander of the American Legion in a joint ceremony with the Coquille post in Coquille on June 25. Installing officer was Bill Head. Other officers named include Gene Parsons first vice commander Barney Bell second vice commander Tom Caffey adjutant Bill Downing finance and service officer Jim Orrell sergeant at arms Frank Henry chaplain Clay Caffey historian.
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Coquille
Bill Head
Gene Parsons
Barney Bell
Secon
Tom Caffey
Bill Downing
Jim Orrell
Frank Henry
Clay Caffey
Parking Meter Removal Aims to Boost Myrtle Point Center
Myrtle Point plans to remove parking meters Friday as a pilot for a uniform downtown shopping district with diagonal side-street parking and a two hour limit. City officials seek to beautify the area for the Centennial and attract visitors while exploring a mall style awning arcade and one way streets.
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Independence Day Reflections by VFW On Americanism
Gus W Metzgus of the VFW Committee On Americanism urges readers to honor the 4th of July by defending independence. He contrasts constitutional ideals with threats from communism and foreign interference, calling Americans to stand firm for liberty and religious and speech freedoms.
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Summer water rates set to keep lawns green nationwide
Sprinkling rates will appear on the July 1 bills received by households. The plan aims to let homeowners keep lawns and gardens green all summer. Winter rates offer 3,000 cubic feet for $10, while summer charges for $10 cover 10,108 cubic feet or 14,266 gallons, nearly double the typical yard use.
Seventeen Girls Enter Coos Fair Queen Contest
Seventeen Coos county girls will ride at Myrtle Point fairgrounds beginning at 10 am Saturday as part of the 1962 Coos County Fair Queen contest. Clell Laird announces a six finalist spread Sunday after three-minute speeches on sportsmanship. The two day Shodeo, tied to Myrtle Point centennial, will crown a queen and two princesses to appear at state events.
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Myrtle Peist
Claudia Dobney
Bamdon
Pamela Ashton
Coquille
Madge Hickam
Nancy Delameter
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Joanne Germen
Barbera Quivey
Judi Reed
Coos Bay
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